FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
CONTACT: press@opportunitywisconsin.org
Opportunity Wisconsin advocates discussed the importance of tax fairness with Rep. Bryan Steil, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and others during visit to Washington D.C. last week
MADISON, Wis. – Last week members of Opportunity Wisconsin’s coalition joined 200 advocates from 22 states, along with national leaders, to demand that Congress prioritize tax reform that supports working families, seniors, and small business owners in 2025.
With many provisions of the 2017 Republican Tax Law set to expire in 2025, Congress has an opportunity to pass major tax reform that improves fairness, supports families, and ensures big corporations and the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share. The current Republican Tax Law disproportionately cuts taxes for those at the top, while Wisconsinites who play by the rules have been forced to carry more of the burden.
Opportunity Wisconsin coalition members discussed tax fairness with Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin
“Next year, Congress has the opportunity to finally do the right thing and create a tax code that’s fair. That means giving working families and seniors the support we need to succeed, pay the bills, and get ahead,” said Opportunity Wisconsin Southeast Wisconsin Regional Lead Cierra Chesir. “It also means finally asking those at the top, like big corporations and billionaires, to pay their fair share. For too long they’ve benefited from tax policies that put them first, even though they’re raking in massive profits. It’s time for that to change.”
“We expect our members of Congress to listen to our concerns and fight to create an economy where everyone can succeed,” said Janet Mitchell, an Opportunity Wisconsin advocate from Racine. “While we appreciated the opportunity to meet with Congressman Steil on Capitol Hill, we were left without a commitment to hold big corporations and the ultra-wealthy accountable. We hope he listens to the working families in his district who are demanding tax relief and a tax code that ensures the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.”
In addition to visiting with members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, Opportunity Wisconsin coalition members participated in educational programming and attended a press conference on Capitol Hill. Advocates from across the country were convened by Fair Share America, an organization working to pass state and federal tax reforms in 2025.
